Law Summary

I. Creation of Municipal Districts

• Legal Principle: This Executive Order establishes the municipal districts of Cabanglasan and Tikalaan in the Province of Bukidnon, pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

• Key Definitions:

  • Municipal District: A designated area within a province that operates as a local government unit.

• Important Requirements/Procedures:

  • The municipal districts consist of specified barrios from the municipalities of Malaybalay and Talakag.

• Details:

  • Municipal District of Cabanglasan (From Malaybalay):
    • Barrios: Managok, Langasihan, San Martin, Miglamin, Imbatug, Lambagon, Mandaing, Cabanglasan, Cabulohan, Paradise, Silao, Iba, Mapulo, Bosdi, San Peter, Samboanguita, Kaburakanan.
  • Municipal District of Tikalaan (From Talakag):
    • Barrios: Basak, Colawingon, Indulang, Overlooking, Salucut, Tikalaan, and all other barrios west of the Cagayan River.

II. Seats of Government

• Legal Principle: The Executive Order stipulates the locations of the government seats for the newly created districts.
• Key Definitions:
  • Seat of Government: The primary location where the local government conducts its operations.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The seat of government for Cabanglasan is established at the barrio of Cabanglasan.
  • The seat of government for Tikalaan is established at the barrio of Tikalaan.

III. Adjustments to Existing Municipalities

• Legal Principle: The territories of the municipalities of Malaybalay and Talakag will be adjusted to exclude the newly formed municipal districts.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The municipalities will retain their remaining territories minus the areas included in the new districts.

IV. Commencement of Municipal Districts

• Legal Principle: The establishment of the municipal districts is contingent upon the appointment and qualification of local officials.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Cabanglasan and Tikalaan will officially begin to exist once the Mayors, Vice-Mayors, and a majority of councilors have been appointed and qualified.

V. Legislative Approval

• Legal Principle: The creation of the municipal districts was authorized following legislative processes.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The proposal in House Bill No. 9009 received approval from the House of Representatives.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 202 formally creates the municipal districts of Cabanglasan and Tikalaan in Bukidnon.
• Each district comprises specific barrios from existing municipalities, with designated seats of government.
• The territories of Malaybalay and Talakag will adjust accordingly.
• Official existence of the districts depends on the appointment of local government officials.
• Legislative approval was obtained through House Bill No. 9009.